IDFA Rules & Regulations: Fitness Model

Athlete Attire

Posing Suit

A 2-piece bikini style suit will be worn for both the Judging round and Presentation & Awards round. Please choose a quality-made suit appropriate for onstage competition. The suit will cover a minimum of half of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area; No G-strings, thongs etc.

Posing suit must be in good taste and the IDFA must approve suit prior to competition.

Note: You must have the appropriate posing suit for the division you are entered in.

JEWELLERY

Small earrings, bracelets and wedding rings area permitted. (Your jewellery should not overpower, or take attention away, from your physique.)

Shoes

Clear heels are worn for both rounds. Can either be slip-on style (as shown in image below) or with straps. Heel no higher than 5″. Sole no higher than 1.5″. No platform heels.

Note: All suits and shoes will be checked at Athlete Registration / Check-in.

Divisions and Classes

Novice

Open

Masters (40 years and over)

Pro

All IDFA competitors must be at least 18 years of age.

Novice Eligibility

Competitor has not placed in the top 3 in an Open Division in another organization.

Competitor has not placed top 3 in the Novice division in an IDFA
sanctioned event.

Open Eligibility

Competitor has placed top 3 in the Novice division in an IDFA sanctioned event.

Competitor has placed top 3 in the Open Division in another organization.

Pro Eligibility

Competitor holds a current IDFA Pro Card in the Pro Division they are entering.

Determination of Classes for each division

If 10 or less competitors there will be only one class.

If more than 10 competitors there will be 2 classes: SHORT (5’4″ and under) & TALL (over 5’4″).

Judging Criteria

Judges will be basing their decisions on the following criteria:

Stage Presence

Photogenic quality

Execution of quarter turns and model walk

Confidence

Skin tone, make-up, suit selection

Overall poise and presentation

Symmetry and Proportion

No body part should stand out from the rest

There should be an even flow through the body

Equal development between all muscle groups

Muscular Development

Muscular toned feminine physique

Reasonable level of body fat showing separations between major muscle groups (eg. biceps to triceps) without visible striations in the muscle groups.

SEE PHOTOS BELOW FOR DEMONSTRATION OF POSES.

IDFA Mandatory Poses

Judging round

Competitors will come out and line up with their class along the back of the stage in the model relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage each competitor will be announced one by one by the Head Judge (or Host) and they will then perform the model walk to background music. Once the entire class has performed their model walk the Head Judge will direct the class through the quarter-turn comparisons.

Note: The model walk (or T-walk) will count as part of your score.

SEE PHOTOS ABOVE FOR DEMONSTRATION OF POSES.

Model Relaxed Pose – Facing forward, right leg is straight, left leg is slightly bent and in front. Right hand is placed on your hip. Left arm hangs relaxed at the side.

Model Walk (or T-Walk) – Competitors will come out and line up with their class along the back of the stage in the model relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage each competitor will be introduced for their T-walk. The competitor will proceed to the back center of the stage, pause facing the audience, walk towards the front of the stage (front center), pause, head to their left to the far end of the stage (stage right), pause, head to the far right of the stage (stage left), pause, walk towards the front center of the stage, pause, head to the back center of the stage, pause, and then return to their original position in the line-up. This is a model walk and not a posing routine. Do not do bodybuilding type poses. Display yourself with confidence and class. This is the competitor’s time to display their physique and confidence to the judges.

Note: The model walk should only take about 30 seconds for each competitor.

Description of Quarter Turns

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along the side of the body.

Quarter Turn Back – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along the side of the body, tips of the fingers no further than 3 inches from the body.

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along the side of the body.

Quarter Turn Front – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along the side of the body, tips of the fingers no further than 3 inches from the body.

Presentation & Awards round

All competitors in each class will be introduced and will perform the model walk (or T-walk) at the Presentation & Awards round.

The Judging is where the scoring mainly takes place however if your class is close, the Presentation & Awards round will be factored in.

Presentation & Awards – Posing Showcase

Competitors will come out and line up with their class along the back of the stage in the model relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage each competitor will be introduced for their Posing Showcase. Once introduced the competitor will proceed to the back center pause and then go to the front center of the stage and perform (or present) 3 of her favourite poses. For example, a variation of the model relaxed pose and/or quarter turns. This is the competitors time to showcase and display themselves so each competitor can do whatever type poses they feel best present their physique.

Music

We will supply the background music for the T-walk at the Judging round, and for the Posing Showcase at the Presentation & Awards round.

Overall Comparisons

If the division has more than one class the winners of each class will be compared in the same fashion as Judging round to determine the overall winner.

No Props or Costumes Allowed

The use of props or costumes during Judging round and the Presentation & Awards round is strictly prohibited.

Awards

Amateur (Novice, Open, Masters)

Top 3 will receive sculptured trophies with 4th and 5th receiving medallions.

PRO

Top 10 will receive sculptured trophies. Cash prizes may be awarded in the Pro Divisions and will be clearly stated prior to the event.

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International Drug Free Athletics (IDFA), founded in 2005, is committed to promoting drug free (natural) bodybuilding world wide through education, awareness, camaraderie, and community involvement. The IDFA will maintain the integrity of drug free athletics and sport through awareness programs and the promotion and sanctioning of drug free bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitions and shows. The IDFA will have in place strict drug testing guidelines and protocols to ensure a fair playing ground at all IDFA sanctioned events.